Creating An Installation Package

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GSecur

Jul 19 2005, 10:39 AM

I need to create an installer package for the citrix client that contains all of our security setting. I have read a number of resources but for some reason I am not understanding how to do it. Can anyone guide me to some better resources.

popp

Jul 19 2005, 03:23 PM

i created an installation package with the "Wise Installer 9". It´s very simple to modify it with all of yor security settings

fertile

Jul 19 2005, 08:32 PM

QUOTE(popp @ Jul 19 2005, 03:23 PM)

i created an installation package with the "Wise Installer 9". It´s very simple to modify it with all of yor security settings

Is it an MSI install ?

if so then yeah the products from WISE or InstalShield will be able to tailor the install for you, creating a transform file (mst) that yo can run with the MSI ..
which is like an answer file at its most basic but you can doo all sorts of things with it including calling "custom actions" to do almost anything during an install..

WISE and InstallShield cost a fortune however

... try and grab a demo copy or even better use a free tool called ORCA .. but.. ORCA requires some fairly in depth knowledge of MSI tables..

if your reading this and saying..wtf are you talking about.. then its probably just as easy for you to mail me or PM me with whatever settings you want and ill knock up an MST for as it wont take more than 5 mins... I use the WISE produts and orca within my company.

i can try and get on irc later today if you would rather i explain it so you can do it yourself though..

G777

Jul 22 2005, 08:15 PM

have a look here

CODE

http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=29637&rl=1

btw Install-Us is a great little app for making your own installers

pedropalmeiro

Jul 22 2005, 10:46 PM

you can also try the Nullsoft installer hxxp://nsis.sourceforge.net/ very small and costumizable.

another ideia that is not exactly an installer is iexpress.exe that comes with windows, just Start>Run...>iexpress.exe

KarachiKing555

Jul 23 2005, 08:22 PM

Setup Factory.... is my choice best installer with tons of features....

hxxp://www.indigorose.com

click

Jul 23 2005, 09:01 PM

I am a little confused as to what security settings you are referring to -- although I have not really had a chance to setup and Citrix configurations, I was always under the impression that the security settings were always stored in .ini files. If this is not the case, then I would need to know a few things:

What are the security settings that need to be defined?
Where are these security settings supposed to be stored?

Either way, it should be very easy to create an installation package. I personally like Ghost Installer. It is very flexible, allows custom plug-ins, and supports XML scripting for the installation -- this can also act as a thin-installer or an updater.

Free Version

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The free version of Ghost Installer is a fully functional installer, able to manage files, registry entries, shortcuts, components, and packages. The Free version includes a Standard User Interface, which means that you can use standard dialog templates but cannot edit them. Ghost Installer Free Edition is, in essence, an XML project editor that is relatively easy to use for experienced programmers. You can still create your own plug-ins and functions. Installations built with the Free Edition will always show Ethalone Solutions splash screen on startup.

Corporate Versions offer MUCH more

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. Standard Edition is a complete deployment tool that supports all major functions required for creating a setup project, including .Net support, skins, etc.
. Ghost Installer Studio licensees have access to a free support line and free service updates for the purchased version of the product
. Professional Edition is best suited for professional programmers, as it includes RSA serial number kit that protects your installation from unauthorized installations using strong encryption (key length up to 4096 bits)
. Includes WebDeploy module, which allows you to download the required parts of your application or third-party runtimes during installation
. Supports installation of DirectX
. Professional edition also has a Scripter plug-in that enables you to execute scripts that are written using C++, Object Pascal, VBScript and JavaScript
. Enterprise Edition is a high-end deployment tool that contains all of the features of the Professional Edition and in addition it provides tools to work with SQL database servers - MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle.
. Supports installation of Web projects on IIS server

Hopefully that helps...

Baracuda

Jul 27 2005, 03:49 PM

NSIS

GSecur

Jul 27 2005, 04:00 PM

I actually found an answer to my question. With the citrix client all you have to do is

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c:> msiexec /a ica32pkg.msi

This then takes you through a silent install wizard that allows you to create a new installer with specific settings.

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